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DELIGHTFUL VIEWS ACROSS THE RIVER TORRIDGE * HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

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Tenure:Freehold

Lower Cleave is a highly sought after residential area being a mix of high quality period properties affording delightful views across the river Torridge and to open countryside beyond. Easy access is available into Northam village centre itself which has a good selection of everyday amenities whilst Bideford, a market town and working Port located on the banks of the River Torridge, is approximately 2 miles away and is within walking distance. Neighbouring Northam is the quaint former fishing village of Appledore with its narrow streets and quayside and just beyond is North Devon's coastal resort of Westward Ho! famous for its long golden sandy 'Blue Flag' beach, pebble ridge and the Royal North Devon Golf Course. North Devon's rugged coastline is accessible around the areas of Hartland and Clovelly. At Bideford the A39/North Devon Link Road provides access through to Barnstaple, North Devon's regional centre located on the banks of the rivers Taw and Yeo and housing the areas main shopping, business and commercial venues. At Barnstaple the A361/North Devon Link Road provides access through to Junction 27 of the M5, part of the National Motorway Network.

Cleave House is Grade II Listed of Architectural and Historical Importance reputed to date back to the late 18th Century with part brick and part stone and part rendered elevations under a predominantly pitched slate roof with accommodation on two storeys which benefits from gas fired radiator central heating and double glazing along with a number of period features, blended with modern day amenities. The property is located in an elevated southerly facing position overlooking and directly adjoining the River Torridge over which is enjoyed pleasant views to open countryside beyond. Quarry Cottage located to the rear of the main house is thought ideally suited to provide accommodation for a dependent relative, teenager or for letting purposes with separate room above, to provide opportunities for those wishing to work from home. A separate GAMES ROOM with sail loft above with CLOCK TOWER gives additional potential. In all a rare opportunity to obtain a quality property in such a highly sought after residential location - an early internal inspection is advised to avoid disappointment!

Directions to find: From our offices on Bideford Quay depart in an easterly direction out of the town where at the Heywood Road roundabout proceed straight across and take the first turning right into Limers Lane. Continue to the bottom bearing around to the left which becomes Lower Cleave. Cleave House is located just a short distance along on your left hand side and is easily identifiable.

The well recommended accommodation briefly comprises (with all measurements being approximate):

COTTAGE FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Accessed by a separate staircase and providing two areas 11'4 x 11'3 (3.45m x 3.43m) With double doors to balcony and open access to further area 14'3 x 7'5 (4.34m x 2.26m) with part glazed door to balcony.

EXTERIOR: The property is approached over tarmacadam driveways with two distinctive entrances - one with a single electrically operated gate and the other having double metal entrance gates with the driveways leading up to an extensive parking/turning area and leading to the three vehicle GARAGE BLOCK 34' x 18' (10.36m x 5.49m) With power and light connected and with gated access to the courtyard. To the side is a WORK SHOP/STORE: 14'10 x 9'6 (4.52m x 2.90m) With power and light connected also giving access to the rear of Quarry Cottage.

The gardens of the property are a true feature being park like in appearance and affording various lawned/terraced areas at the front of the house from which to sit and enjoy the pleasant views over the adjoining river Torridge. To the left of the main house is the CLOCK HOUSE: 25' x 16'3 (7.62m x 4.95m) a detached building of timber construction beneath a slate roof adaptable to numerous uses (subject to planning permission) with the building itself having a sail loft over topped with a clock tower and weather vane. Adjacent to this stands a detached stone WORK SHOP with power and light connected with a VICTORIAN GREENHOUSE overlooking a productive vegetable garden along with fruit trees and asparagus bed. The grounds benefit from a number of mature trees, a pond and to the left hand side of the property is a separate pedestrian access. To the rear of the house is s delightful courtyard affording a high degree of privacy with a former Ice House.

PADDOCK BY SEPERATE NEGOTIATION: Adjoining the river Torridge stands a paddock/grassed area extending to approximately 0.8 of an acre with extensive river frontage with river access via a slipway and providing the ability for a mooring.

SERVICES: All mains services connected.

COUNCIL TAX: Band: G

AGENTS NOTE: To comply with Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 we advise prospective purchasers that one of the joint owners of this property is a Director of Seldons Estate Agents Limited.

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